Darius Green author J Townsend Trowbridge dies at 88
Arlington Mass Feb 12 John Townsend Trowbridge poet and author of boys books died tonight from bronchitis after a cold. He wrote Darius Green and His Flying Machine in 1870 and Father Brightopes Neighbor Jackwood The Pocket Rifle Cudjo's Cave ending with A Pair of Madcaps in 1909. He helped make Boston a literary center and valued peace amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Mass
John Townsend -Trowbridge
John T. Trowbridge
Boston
Mr Trowbridge
New England
New York
Ogden
Monroe County
Trowbridge
Lockport
N. Y
Illinois
New York City
Briand to Press Italy on War Aims in Rome
Paris reports Premier Briand will urge Italy to declare war on Germany during his Rome tour. He aims to tighten Italy allied ties, review Italy’s finances and economy, and discuss Italy’s role in the forthcoming Balkan campaign. Accompanying officials include Albert Thomas and Gen. Dumezilan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Germany
Paris
Aristinde Briand
Rome
M. Briand
Balkan
Albert Thomas
Gen. Dumezil
Leon Bourgeois
Bequest Endows Ward Bed at Warren Emergency Hospital
Directors announce a $5,000 endowment bequest from Mrs. Mattie C. Horton to Warren Emergency Hospital for a ward bed to aid charity work in Sheffield Township. Trustees will manage the fund. New X ray equipment valued at $1,000, donated by B H Campbell, has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Emergency Hospital
Mattie C. Horton
Sheffield Township
BH. W. Campbell
Wilson Ends Bid for Nomination Consent for Ohio Primary Use
President Wilson formally consented to the use of his name in Ohio's primary to show Democratic preference for the 1916 nomination. He stated he would not seek the nomination but allowed delegates to consider his candidacy if voters desire it. The move clarifies the party's political stance and enables supporters to campaign openly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Secretary of State
Ohio
Democratic Party
Friends
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
National Democratic Committee
Youth, 20, Bryan namesake gets first haircut
William Jennings Bryan Wise, 20, of Crane Missouri, finally has his long raven hair cut after pleas from family. His father had vowed no haircut until Bryan was elected president. Crane mayor Dr H L Kerr warns against taunts with a whipping threat. Town youths now call him Mr Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
William Jennings Bryan Wise
Crane
Bryan
Lee Wise
Young Wise
William Jennings
H. L. Kerr
Sissy
Mr. Wise
Crawford County Declares Dry March First After Liquor Ban
Judge Thomas J. Prather of Crawford County denies all liquor licenses wholesale and retail. The move makes the county dry effective March 1, affecting Meadville Titusville and Cambridge Springs as 40 businesses go out of business and shut their doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Thomas J. Prather
Crawford County
Titusville
Cambridge Springs
Germany to recognize liability over Lusitania sinking
Washington reports a Lusitania accord shift from assumes liability to recognizes liability. Berlin officials are seen as in broad agreement with Lansing’s language while avoiding explicit legal terms. The U.S. key points require Germany to obey international law submarine norms, compensate heirs, and forbid neutrals reprisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lusitania
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Berlin
United States
No Compromise in State Fray
Philadelphia February reports a rising rift between Senator Penrose and Governor Brumbaugh as leaders converge in Philadelphia. Penrose spokesmen claim he will fight to the limit and back Snyder for Auditor General against Ambler while denying Brown’s control of Snyder’s candidacy. Snyder vows to stay in the fight and denies quitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penrose
Brumbaugh
Charles A. Snyder
Chas. A. Ambler
Smith
Ambler
Snyder
Harrisburg
Francis Brown
Schuylkill
Brown
Germany plans foothold in western hemisphere say senate
Washington reports chairman Stone of the senate foreign relations committee says he has no documentary evidence of Germany aiming to establish influence in Nicaragua Colombia Haiti Paraguay Chile and St Thomas. The matter influenced closed Senate debate on the Nicaraguan treaty and forthcoming Colombian and Haitian talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Germany
Danish West Indies
Chicago Tribune
Nicaragua
Colombia
Cartagena
Paraguay
Chile
Haiti
Mole St. Nicholas
Island
St. Thomas
Denmark
Porto Rico
Panama Canal
United States
Congress
Wilson
South
Central American
Mexican and U S war notes warn of border threats
Private dispatches to the war department describe alleged Mexican plans to cross into Northern Mexico from the United States to disrupt the Carranza government. Major General Funston notified to enforce neutrality as mobilization orders sweep Hermosillo and Sonora cities to counter Villa-led invasion fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
California
Texas
Mexico
Carranaa
Funston
Douglas
Ariz
Hermosillo
Sonora
P. Elias Calles
Franciso Villa
Wes G. Selevier
War Secretary Garrison Resigns from Wilson Cabinet
Lindley M. Garrison resigns as secretary of war effective February 10 amid a dispute over the continental army plan versus the state militia. Major General Hugh Scott named acting secretary for 30 days as Wilson weighs a successor and broader preparedness measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Army
Lindley M. Garrison
Wilson
Congress
Garrison
Hugh Scott
Army General Staff
Scott
Henry Breckinridge
Washington
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy
Fred Lehmann
Missouri
George W. Goethals
Joseph P. Tumulty
Houston
White House
Warts
National Guard
Friends of
The Garrison Plan Raises Army Strength Proposals
Congress and Garrison clash over a expanded force plan proposing seven regiments of mobile field artillery ten infantry regiments and aviation and engineering expansion with coast defense artillery debated. Federalizing the national guard to about 250 000 in year one and a 400 000 continental army with details to schools academies and rapid wartime expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
National Guard
Continental Army
Federal probes tie Pennsylvania brewery groups to election influence
U S District Attorney Humes argues brewery associations in Pennsylvania exist to control elections including presidential and congressional races. He asks the court to deny a petition to quash subpoenas in the government inquiry into brewers campaign contributions. He says large sums are spent to influence votes and that deductions for such payments may defy tax laws and internal revenue rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Brewery Associations
Pennsylvania
United States District
Humes
United States District Court
Governent
Pew
Criynes
Big Fund
Basra
Therforeovers
Congress
United States
Phat
Act of Congress
Grand Jury
Rehearings Refused in Harrisburg Pardons Board
State Pardons board today refused hearings for George W. March and R. F. Pennington. Earlier notice indicated the full board had been unanimous. Governor Brumbaugh granted a reprieve, postponing execution for two condemned men scheduled to die next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriburg
George W. March
R. F. Pennington
State Pardons Board
Refiseal
Walkess
Brumbaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Darius Green
Papa
Prather
ADK Berlin
von Bernstorff
ONS
America
Washington Dispatch
Chicago
Teutons
U. S
Fung I
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!